Novel Craft Classes:
Boost your novel-writing skills this fall
It’s back-to-school season, and registration for the fall semester is open!
Join Miranda Keskes, a former high school English teacher, published author, and certified fiction book coach, for Novel Craft Classes, a series of interactive online classes designed to help you strengthen your novel-writing skills. Each month, we’ll explore a different skill that can help you become a stronger, more confident novelist.
Each 90-minute class is held live online and includes instruction, examples, and opportunities to practice what you’re learning.
Classes are designed to benefit writers at any stage of the novel-writing process, whether you’re planning, drafting, or revising.
Each class is $25, or register for all four for $90 and save $10.
SEPTEMBER
Point of View: Choosing the Best Lens for Your Story
Explore the many point of view options available to novelists and learn how each one shapes the way readers experience a story. We’ll look at examples and practice techniques for choosing and writing the point of view that best serves your story.
Tuesday, September 22 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET
OCTOBER
Small Stories, Big Impact: Using Flash Fiction to Strengthen Your Novel
Most novelists think of flash fiction as a separate genre, but it can also be a powerful tool for strengthening your novel. You’ll learn how writing very short stories can help you tighten your prose, deepen your characters, sustain momentum during a long project, and even build publishing credits along the way.
Monday, October 19 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET
NOVEMBER
Make Every Scene Count: The Building Blocks of a Novel
A scene is the smallest unit of a novel, but each one needs to move your story forward and keep readers turning the page. You’ll learn the essential elements of a strong scene through examples, writing exercises, and time to practice what you’ve learned.
Wednesday, November 18 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET
DECEMBER
A Place for Your Novel: Organizing Your Time, Files, and Writing Life
Writing a novel is a big project, and staying organized can help you make consistent progress without letting your writing get lost in the demands of everyday life. I’ll share how I organize both my writing time and my Google Drive so I can keep track of my work and make writing a regular part of my life.
Monday, December 14 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. These classes are designed for writers at different stages of the novel-writing process, including those who are planning, drafting, or revising.
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Bring something to write with and any notes or materials from your current novel project. You’ll have opportunities to try some of the techniques we discuss during class.
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Absolutely. Individual classes are $25 each, or you can register for the full four-class fall semester for $90.
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Yes! Every class will be recorded and sent to registrants, along with any class materials.